Dictionaries :: Bone

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Bone:

probably from a word signifying strength, or firmness, sometimes denotes "hard substances other than bones," e.g., the stone or kernel of fruit. In the NT it always denotes "bones," Mat 23:27; Luk 24:39; Jhn 19:36; Hbr 11:22.

Note: As to Eph 5:30, RV, "We are members of His body" (in contrast to the AV), "the words that follow in the common text are an unintelligent gloss, in which unsuccessful endeavor is made to give greater distinctness to the Apostle's statement" (Westcott).